We’ll be updating this page regularly with opportunities that we are aware of for local organisations seeking funding for projects connected to community, wellbeing, sports, heritage, local business, sustainability and environment.
You can find additional funding information here:
South Hams grant and funding opportunities see https://www.southhams.gov.uk/article/3854/Community-Grants-Funding
Devon County Council latest information on funding opportunities for businesses and communities in Devon see https://www.devon.gov.uk/fundingnews/
Community and Wellbeing Grants
| Name of Organisation | Name of Grant | Who can apply | Amount | Link | Closing date |
| The Forrester Family Trust | Small Grants Programme | Registered charities in England and Wales | Up to £5,000 | https://theforresterfamilytrust.org/apply-for-a-grant/ | 30 September 2023 |
| The Hedley Foundation Limited | Smaller UK registered charities working with the elderly, people with a mental or physical disability, those who are terminally ill, young people and social welfare projects, including those that benefit carers, the homeless and ex-offenders. | Up to £5,000 | https://www.hedleyfoundation.org.uk/impact | 28 October 2023 | |
| The Fine and Country Foundation | Registered charities and housing associations working in the areas of homelessness and poverty prevention in the UK and overseas. | Up to £3,000 | https://www.fineandcountryfoundation.com/post-grant-application-process-1510576655 | 31 October 2023 | |
| The Asda Foundation | Cost of Living Grant | Locally based not for profit organisations | £500-£2,000 | https://www.asdafoundation.org/foundation-grants | 3 November 2023 |
| The Asda Foundation | Empowering Local Communities | Local community groups | £500-£1,500 | https://www.asdafoundation.org/foundation-grants | 3 November 2023 |
| The Asda Foundation | Under 18s better start grants | Not-for-profit local community organisations across the UK | £500-£1,500 | https://www.asdafoundation.org/foundation-grants | 3 November 2023 |
| Devon Community Foundation | 2023 Police and Crime Commissioner’s Community Grant scheme | Voluntary and community sector organisations | Up to £2,000 | https://devoncf.com/grants/pcc-grants/ | 31 October 2023 |
| Hospice Uk | Dying Matters Community Grants | Members of Hospice UK working in partnership with grassroots community organisations and individuals in the creative sector to deliver arts and cultural projects that have the ability to unlock conversations about dying, death and grief in new and creative ways. | Between £5,000 and £8,000 | https://www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/dying-matters/dying-matters-community-grants-programme | 24 November 2023 |
| Oli Leigh Trust | UK registered charities and not-for-profit organisations working in the area of suicide prevention and mental health among children and young people. | Grants usually range between £500 and £5,000 | https://www.theolileightrust.org/#/ | 30 November 2023 | |
| The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund | Grants for the care and relief of young people and adults with learning disabilities in the UK. | UK registered charities and exempt charities such as universities, schools, Parent Teacher Associations, and Industrial & Provident Societies. | Grants available for Under £10,000 and over £10,000 | https://www.bailythomas.org.uk/grants/general-programme | Smaller grants any time. Larger grant deadline 1 December 2023 |
| The W G Edwards Charitable Foundation | UK registered charities with an annual turnover of under £100,000 that are supporting older people aged 65 and over. | Capital grants of between £1,000 and £3,000 | https://www.wgedwardscharitablefoundation.org.uk/ | 10 December 2023 | |
| Oliver Stanley Charitable Trust | UK registered charities working in the UK and/or overseas for a broad range of charitable activities, including the relief of poverty, medical research, education and the arts | Between £1,000 and £4,000 | https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1022815/charity-overview | Applications may be made any time in writing. |
Environment and Sustainability
| Name of Organisation | Name of Grant | Who can apply | Amount | Link | Closing Date |
| Devon County Council | Free Tree Scheme | Landowners and communities within Devon | 45 Trees | https://www.devon.gov.uk/environment/landscape/trees-and-woodland/emergency-tree-fund | 27 September 2023 |
| Naturesave Trust | Sustainable Fashion | UK registered charities, small grassroots community organisations and social enterprises. Businesses may also apply for a grant. | £500 – £5,000 | https://www.naturesave.co.uk/naturesave-trust/ | 31 October 2023 |
| The Tree Council | Branching Out Fund | UK constituted community groups, schools, parish and town councils, tree warden networks | £200 – £2,500 | https://treecouncil.org.uk/what-we-do/planting-and-care/our-grants/ | 3 December 2023 |
| The Gardening with Disabilities Trust | Registered charities and individuals across the UK to enable people with a disability to take an active part in gardening and other leisure activities. | Small Grants | https://www.gardeningwithdisabilitiestrust.org.uk/services/giving-grants/ | Applications may be made any time. |
Sports
| Name of Organisation | Name of Grant | Who can apply | Amount | Link | Closing Date |
| The Primary Club | The James Fund | UK clubs and organisations to provide sporting and/or recreational activities for people who are blind or visually impaired/partially sighted. | Up to £25,000 (but likely to average £4,000) | https://www.primaryclub.org/ | 31 October 2023 |
Arts
| Name of Organisation | Name of Grant | Who can apply | Amount | Link | Closing Date |
| The Four Nations International Fund | Creative sector organisations and individuals in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to establish international partnership across Europe and further afield for development and co-creation arts projects. | Between £1,000 and £7,500 | https://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/targeted-funding/four-nations-international-fund | 28 September 2023 | |
| The Freelands Foundation | Autumn 2023 Fund | Available across the UK for innovative programmes that build collaborative relationships between schools and visual art organisations through projects that place teachers at the heart of creative approaches to art education. | Between £50,000 and £100,000 | https://freelandsfoundation.co.uk/funding | 20 November 2023 |
| The Victoria Wood Foundation | A Charity supporting the Arts in the UK. | UK arts organisations. | Up to £5,000 | https://victoriawoodfoundation.org.uk/ | December 2023 |
Heritage
| Name of Organisation | Name of Grant | Who can apply | Amount | Link | Closing Date |
| The Castle Studies Trust | Not-for-profit organisations, including local authorities, and individuals in the UK. | Up to £10,000 | https://castlestudiestrust.org/ | 1 December 2023 | |
| The Wolfson Foundation | Historic Christian Churches Fabric Repair Grants Medium Grant Programme | Church buildings of all Christian denomination.The church building must be of heritage significance and listed Grade I or II* in England and Wales, Grade A or B+ listed in Northern Ireland, and Grade A or B listed in Scotland. | Up to £10,000 | https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/get-support/grants/medium-grants | 11 December 2023 |